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Your Legal Partners > Athens, Greece > Firm Profile

Your Legal Partners Offices

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Your Legal Partners
318 Mesogeion Avenue
GR-15341, Agia Paraskevi
Attica
Greece
Email firm Visit website 30 210 338 8831 30 210 338 8825
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Your Legal Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings

Greece > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

Your Legal Partners, the exclusive Greek member of Ally Law, a group of independent law firms covering numerous jurisdictions, stands out for its experience in project finance, financial restructurings and NPL acquisitions. The team has been active in advising on the financing of several landmark Greek projects, including acting as co-counsel to Eurobank and Piraeus Bank on the investment phase of the Hellinikon Project, a major urban regeneration development. 'Brilliant expert' Katerina Christodoulou has a strong reputation in the financing of infrastructure projects, securitisations and bond transactions. She co-heads the team with Katerina Politopoulou, an expert in project finance.

Leading individuals

Katerina Christodoulou - Your Legal Partners

Practice head(s):

Katerina Christodoulou; Katerina Politopoulou

Other key lawyers:

Prokopis Linardos; Fotini Mavrikaki

Testimonials

‘Excellent legal knowledge and business acumen, consistent feedback, fair billing and prompt responses.’

‘They have a straightforward approach. They are good listeners and are determined to deal with legal issues in the best way for their client, showing flexibility in bridging parties’ different views, based on their knowledge and experience, with the aim of establishing a sound outcome.’

‘I value the spirit of determination that they have as a key factor in their commitment to timely delivery and high-quality services.’

‘The team stand out for their expertise in structured finance and respective legal due diligence, and for their hard work, promptness and efficiency. They listen to the client’s needs and offer personalised services of a high quality.’

‘Katerina Christodoulou is a brilliant expert in this field, with analytical and drafting skills. Prokopis Linardos has impressed us with his knowledge and experience.’

Key clients

Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

National Bank of Greece SA

Piraeus Bank SA

Eurobank SA

Alpha Bank SA

FCE Bank plc

H.I.G Capital

Sterner Stenhus Group

EOS Group

Mirova

B2Kapital

Work highlights

  • Advised Eurobank and Piraeus Bank, as the mandated lead arrangers, on the complex €347m financing of the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Hellinikon S.A. by Lamda Development S.A.
  • Advised Deutsche Bank AG and Alantra Corporate Advisors International Limited on the disposal by Alpha Bank of a mixed NPE portfolio of €10.81bn, primarily via securitisation.
  • Advised Alpha Bank, as the lender, on the financing of the investment plan of the reconstruction of Piraeus Tower, Greece’s second tallest building.

Greece > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

The team at Your Legal Partners 'focuses on what is important from a business point of view', with particular strength in joint ventures, M&A and private equity transactions. The team's client base ranges from major companies to SMEs and technology start-ups, and it has expertise in industries including consumer goods, real estate, retail, energy and hospitality. As the only Greek member of Ally Law, it has access to a large global network. Maria Golfinopoulou regularly advises multinationals on corporate matters, with an emphasis on data protection. She co-heads the practice with Katerina Politopoulou, who focuses on the energy, pharmaceuticals and technology start-up sectors.

Practice head(s):

Maria Golfinopoulou; Katerina Politopoulou

Other key lawyers:

Anastasia Kakali; Nikolas Christopoulos; Marina Mantzana; Anna Meletiou; Prokopis Linardos; Fotini Mavrikaki; Katerina Christodoulou

Testimonials

‘The team’s organisational structure meets all requirements: 1. Begin with a positive approach; 2. Define the problem; 3. Address the situation from different directions; 4. Brainstorm solutions to the problem; 5. Find the best solution to solve your challenge; 6. Prepare for the worst.’

‘Fotini Mavrikaki is always willing to discuss the matter and find a solution.’

‘The team is very coordinated and organised, focuses on what is important from a business point of view and works at a fast pace.’

‘Katerina Christodoulou is an exceptional and very clever lawyer. As well as having a strong knowledge of the law, she is analytical and capable of focusing on what is important business wise in any circumstances. I am always happy when I work with her.’

‘They offer very responsive services.’

Key clients

Autohellas

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

HIG Capital

Hasbro

NürnbergMesse GmbH

Sterner Stenhus

JTI Hellas SA

Dimand S.A

Mirova

Finloup

Certus Mercatus Group

Euroins Insurance Group

Hyundai Hellas SA

KIA Hellas SA

RGreen Invest

Work highlights

  • Advised the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) in relation to the privatisation of four Greek regional ports in Alexandroupolis, Igoumenitsa, Heraklion and Volos.
  • Advised HIG Capital on its investment in DIMAND through the issuance of a common bond loan and execution of a share subscription agreement.
  • Advised Th. Vassilakis Group on its entry into a car leasing start-up, Instacar.

Greece > Projects and privatisation Tier 2

Your Legal Partners' excellent reputation in projects and privatisations sees it act for the Greek government, state agencies, sponsors and lenders. It has been appointed by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund to handle four of its most notable projects, including the sale of its 30% stake in Athens International Airport. Katerina Christodoulou is well-versed in infrastructure projects. She co-heads the practice with Katerina Politopoulou who is an expert in PPP and project finance.

Practice head(s):

Katerina Christodoulou; Katerina Politopoulou

Other key lawyers:

Prokopis Linardos

Testimonials

‘The team is brilliant and the cooperation is excellent. They respond quick, they collaborate and they aim to achieve the result.’

‘Mr Linardos is a brilliant collaborator, up-to-date, willing to listen and gives effective solutions.’

‘Very good technical skills, experience in all relevant matters, swift responses, modest people with great and solid ideas.’

Key clients

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

Ministry of Infrastructure

AVAX S.A

Sterner Stenhus

Eurobank SA

Piraeus Bank SA

Alpha Bank SA

Work highlights

  • Advised HRADF in relation to the privatisation of four Greek Regional Ports, namely the ports of Alexandroupolis, Igoumenitsa, Heraklion and Volos.
  • Advised HRADF on the Alimos Marina Concession.
  • Acted as joint legal advisors – together with AKL Law Firm- to the Mandated Lead Arrangers, Eurobank and Piraeus Bank, on the complex €347m financing for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Hellinikon S.A. by Lamda Development S.A.

Your Legal Partners > Firm Profile

Your Legal Partners is an independent law firm created in 2008 with an aspiration to fill in a window for a new model of law firm focused on high quality advice, legal work across the board of corporate matters, international profile and “partnership” with clients.

We act for major Greek and international clients with an emphasis on high-end corporate and finance transactions.

The firm is the exclusive Greek member of Ally Law, a global legal network of more than 71 law firms active in 100 key business centres worldwide.

Main Contacts

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Partner Katerina Christodouloukaterina.christodoulou@yourlegalpartners.gr+30 210 3388831
Managing Partner Maria Golfinopouloumaria.golfinopoulou@yourlegalpartners.gr+30 210 3388831
Partner Katerina Politopouloukaterina.politopoulou@yourlegalpartners.gr+30 210 3388831

Lawyer Profiles

PhotoNamePositionProfile
Mrs Katerina Christodoulou photo Mrs Katerina ChristodoulouPartnerView Profile
Mr Nikolas Christopoulos photo Mr Nikolas ChristopoulosAssociateView Profile
Mrs Konstantina  Chronopoulou photo Mrs Konstantina ChronopoulouAssociateView Profile
Mrs Maria Golfinopoulou photo Mrs Maria GolfinopoulouManaging PartnerView Profile
Mrs Anastasia Kakali photo Mrs Anastasia KakaliAssociateView Profile
Mr George Kyriakopoulos photo Mr George KyriakopoulosAssociateView Profile
Mr Prokopis Linardos photo Mr Prokopis LinardosJunior PartnerView Profile
Mrs Fotini Mavrikaki photo Mrs Fotini MavrikakiJunior PartnerView Profile
Mrs Anna Meletiou photo Mrs Anna MeletiouAssociate                                           View Profile
Mrs Evelina Papadimitropoulou photo Mrs Evelina PapadimitropoulouSenior AssociateView Profile
Mrs Katerina Politopoulou photo Mrs Katerina PolitopoulouPartnerView Profile
Mr Spyros Rinakakis photo Mr Spyros RinakakisAssociateView Profile

Staff Figures

Partners : 5
Associates : 11

Languages

Greek
English
German
French
Spanish

Memberships

Ally Law

Client Testimonials


TESTIMONIAL: We chose the firm for a major transaction because they combine an in-depth knowledge and expertise with a team who are on top of all the issues, even at partner level.


TESTIMONIAL: They have a great team so we can rely on their resources, availability and fast responses which are not compromised in quality.


TESTIMONIAL: They are very prompt and accessible, and also very eager to accommodate the needs presented by in-house counsel.


TESTIMONIAL: Experienced, easy to access and quick to understand the business issues at stake.


TESTIMONIAL: Drive and motivation for winning arguments. Legal back up and feedback given in real life business vocabulary. Commitment to prioritising the needs and threats of the company.


TESTIMONIAL: We value their devotion to our projects, their creative thinking and clear-cut advice.

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